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Roy John Kyalo (left), the General Manager for Passenger Cars at DT Dobie hands the documents of a brand new Mercedes Benz GLB 200 to Francis Okwara (right), the Director of the Kenya Open Golf Limited and Zuhuru Odhiambo (center), the Sponsorship Director. The stylish Mercedes SUV provided by DT Dobie is the prize for the first golfer to score a hole in one on the 13 green in the Magical Kenya Open which ends on Sunday (March 6th) at Muthaiga.
The Formula 1 Rolex Grand Prix Made in Italy Emilia-Romag- for sport in Italy but also a great enrichment for the top internana, at the Enzo e Dino Ferrari International Circuit in Imola, tional motorsport series that has confirmed in its calendar for will remain part of the Formula 1 calendar until 2025. several years one of the most difficult races, but also the greatest, and the one that’s mostly loved by both drivers and teams. This follows two successful Grands Prix in Imola during the pandemic and the inclusion of the race in the 2022 champion- “Of course, the long negotiations carried out by the Automoship. bile Club of Italy managed to achieve the desired goal thanks to the important support received from various local authorities. Imola first hosted the Italian Grand Prix in 1980 but subsequent- Among all, I would like to underline the enthusiastic work of ly became the San Marino Grand Prix venue from 1981-2006. the Emilia Romagna Region and its President Stefano Bonaccini.” The circuit returned as a Formula 1 venue for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in 2020. President of Emilia Romagna, Stefano Bonaccini, said: “It’s an extraordinary result for the Emilia-Romagna region and for the Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said: Motor Valley. The confirmation that the Made in Italy and Emil“I am delighted that we will be continuing our excellent part- ia-Romagna Formula 1 Grand Prix that will be held at the Enzo nership with Imola for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix until and Dino Ferrari Autodrome in Imola until 2025 is a reward to 2025. The circuit is iconic and has been part of the history of our an important team effort that involved the Ministry of Economy sport and they have done an incredible job of hosting two races and Finance, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ice (i.d. the Italian during the pandemic. It is a proud moment for our Italian fans Trade Agency), the City of Imola, ACI, CON.AMI and Formula to host two races and for all our fans around the world to see 1, of course. this fantastic circuit on the calendar for the future. “After two successfully organized editions, a unique event of “I want to thank everyone involved in making this happen and great international appeal and absolute prestige was confirmed the work of the Emilia-Romagna Region, in particular the Pres- in the long run along the Via Emilia despite the limitations imident of the Automobile Club of Italy, Angelo Sticchi Damiani, posed by the pandemic and while preparations are already unPresident of Emilia-Romagna, Stefano Bonaccini, the Ministry derway for the 2022 edition. of Economy and Finance, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the City of Imola. We are all looking forward to being back in “The event will allow us to turn the spotlight on both a region Imola in April to thrill our fans.” which is home to great champions and world-famous motorsport brands and Italy, a country rich in unique, internationally President of the Automobile Club of Italy, Angelo Sticchi Dami- renowned excellence in all fields, starting from the automotive ani, said: “Today’s agreement ratifies the presence of the Formu- industry. For us, this is a great source of pride and a precious la 1 Rolex Grand Prix of Made in Italy and Emilia Romagna at opportunity to discuss values, knowledge and professionalism the Enzo and Dino Ferrari Circuit in Imola until 2025. Imola, its that translate first and foremost into work, innovation and the great history and the strong tie of its territory to the world of en- ability to do business together and with great passion.” gines deserved this recognition. This is not only a great success
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